Use old Mac OS X Dashboard widgets on desktop with this new tool

Old Mac dashboard

Developer Zane Kleinberg has created a new website where you can relive using Dashboard widgets.

Classic Mac OS X widgets are available to enjoy through a web browser, ideal for those looking for a nostalgia kick. The widgets in question were first introduced with Mac OS X Tiger, long before the introduction of macOS, and Kleinberg has painstakingly remade them using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for a desktop experience.

Iconic widgets like the world clock, unit converter, tile puzzle, and stickies feature on the website.

You can check out the website here, and be sure to give it a go on your iPhone as the widgets stack differently.

Apple removed its Dashboard functionality when it transitioned to macOS Catalina in 2019, though Big Sur introduced a new area for widgets in 2020, though they’re not as interactive as previous iterations on Mac OS X.

Does this bring back memories for you? Let us know and check back soon for more news.

Newsroom
About the Author

News content on AppleMagazine.com is produced by our editorial team and complements more in-depth editorials which you’ll find as part of our weekly publication. AppleMagazine.com provides a comprehensive daily reading experience, offering a wide view of the consumer technology landscape to ensure you're always in the know. Check back every weekday for more. Editorial Team | Masthead – AppleMagazine Digital Publication